Tom Hardy for 007? The Peaky Blinders star is the bookies' new favourite to become James Bond

Tom Hardy's character brandishes a gun in a scene from Peaky Blinders series 2

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Peaky Blinders star Tom Hardy is the bookies’ red hot favourite to become the next James Bond.

The actor could go from playing a 1920s gangster to 007, as the odds are just 2/1 that he will replace Daniel Craig.

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He has overtaken Damian Lewis and Idris Elba as punters have put more money on him.

Liam Glynn from BoyleSports bookies said: “Following on from the support for Tom Hardy to take over from Daniel Craig as 007, BoyleSports can report that the gamble hasn’t dried up and punters believe that the deal may be signed sealed and delivered, as there is no sign of the plunge coming to a halt.

“Despite Tom Hardy shortening into 2/1 and now the clear favourite, he continues to attract support and at this stage he is a five figure loser for the firm.”

Other names in the frame include Henry Cavil, Michael Fassbender and Christian Bale, with even David Beckham in with a chance at 250/1.